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down, having led SWA since its
founding in 2010.
“I am proud to welcome such an
experienced statesman as Kevin
Rudd to chair Sanitation and Water
for All,” said H.E. Hon. John
A. Kufuor. “Mr. Rudd brings
Hon. Kevin Rudd
extensive expertise in the global
political scene and the convening
power that goes with it. He has development in his
heart, and will know how to support countries and all
our partners as we move into the era of the Sustainable
Development Goals. I believe he will become a crucial ally
towards achieving SWA’s vision of sanitation, water and
hygiene for all, always and everywhere.”
Kevin Rudd joins the SWA after a distinguished political
career in Australia, where he was Minister of Foreign
Affairs (2010-2012) and twice Prime Minister (2007-2010:
2013).
“Sanitation, water and hygiene are basic human
rights,” said Mr. Rudd. “As Foreign Affairs Minister I
commissioned a review to determine what areas of aid
spending were most beneficial, and it became clear that
investments in water and sanitation make a real difference
to people’s lives and also present a significant opportunity
for economic growth. Every day, a lack of clean water
and sanitation contributes to the death of 1,000 children
under-five. Through SWA we have the opportunity to
change that, as well as help to address countless other
health and societal challenges in some of the world’s
communities most in need.”
President Braga to serve a second term
Benedito Braga
Benedito Braga has been elected to
serve his second term as President
of the World Water Council, on the
occasion of the Counci 8